Author: Pastor John

• It’s Not About Doing, It’s About Being

  Think with me for a moment about the rich young ruler in Mark 10. Notice that the man thought about what he could ‘do’ to be saved. He asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life.” I know that this is a grammatical nuance, but consider with me that so many…

  Pastor John

  March 16, 2020

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• What Makes Church Different

  Have you ever thought about what difference there is between worshiping God on your own by the lake and worshiping God with God’s people on a Saturday night or Sunday morning? Hebrews 10 says, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider…

  Pastor John

  March 9, 2020

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• At Calvary – Ep 11 – Proselytizing… If you believe something, it is unavoidable!

  There are around forty countries which have clear laws making it illegal to witness. There are another dozen or so that allow proselytizing but limit it by age or in areas. Yes, such limits are an attack on religious freedom, but this week I want to talk about a broader perspective on limits on proselytizing……

  Pastor John

  March 5, 2020

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  AtCalvary, belief, coward, cowardice, cruelty, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, kindness, lying, proselytizing, tolerance, witnessing

• Committed to the Cross

  Some seem to want to change the message of the cross. Some want to make the gospel message all about becoming better people. This removes the offense of the cross. Is that what it’s all about? Some change the message so that it is only concerned with social justice and taking care of the poor…

  Pastor John

  March 2, 2020

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• Touching the Throne of God

  Have you ever thought about what it would be like to just say, all the time and without stopping, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come”? Does it strike you as fun? Does it scratch your back? Does it fulfill your felt needs? I suspect that…

  Pastor John

  February 24, 2020

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• At Calvary! Ep 10 – Mere Christianity… Let’s Think Deeply About the comments of C.S. Lewis

  One of the more amazing thinkers of the twentieth century was C.S. Lewis. We still find that Lewis’ insights are invaluable regarding the necessity of the existence of the God that is described in the Bible and what following Him truly means.

  Pastor John

  February 20, 2020

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  AtCalvary, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, existence, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, Jesus, Mere, rational, thinking

• The Character Necessary

  In Acts 13 we see Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. Often, we focus on Paul and Barnabas’ success. Instead, think with me about their response to opposition and resistance. It is in opposition that we see Paul and Barnabas’ character shine through.

  Pastor John

  February 17, 2020

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• At Calvary – Ep 9 – Gospel Hope. The Power of the Second Coming in the Christian Life

  What do you think about when you think about the Second Coming of Christ? Is it about setting dates and identifying the anti-Christ. Is it about knowing the order of the seals, trumpets, and bowls? Or… is it an assurance that He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it…

  Pastor John

  February 13, 2020

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  2 Thessalonians, AtCalvary, googleplay:pastor@calvaryindianola.com, gospel, hope, Jesus, return, second coming

• At Calvary – Ep 8– Discipline in the Family

  Discipline. There are certainly many types. However, when it comes to parents disciplining their children it is important for us to get it right. What is parental discipline? Is it punishment for bad behavior? Isn’t it something more?

  Pastor John

  February 4, 2020

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• Faith in the Trenches

  Are you ever amazed when God works when you pray? Why be amazed? If we believe God, don’t we expect Him to work? If we believe God, then shouldn’t His acting in our life be something that we look for just like the water that comes out of our faucets?

  Pastor John

  February 3, 2020

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